False Crossword Clue

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False Crossword Answer

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ISNOT

(5 letters)

PSEUDO

(6 letters)

UNTRUE

(6 letters)

ERSATZ

(6 letters)

MOCK

(4 letters)

THATISALIE

(10 letters)

THATSALIE

(9 letters)

LIES

(4 letters)

NOT

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

Hint 1: Clue Definition

FALSE (adjective)
1. adopted in order to deceive
2. inaccurate in pitch
FALSE (adverb)
1. in a disloyal and faithless manner

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

ISNOT
(5 letters)
PSEUDO
(6 letters)
UNTRUE
(6 letters)
ERSATZ
(6 letters)
MOCK
(4 letters)
THATISALIE
(10 letters)
THATSALIE
(9 letters)
LIES
(4 letters)
NOT
(3 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
SNOOT

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